C/C++ Hardware / Software Co-Design SDE, Machine Learning Acceleration Systems

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc. in Cupertino is advancing hardware-accelerated ML systems and AWS-scale silicon with strong software and firmware co-design.

You will contribute to bare-metal C/C++ development, performance tuning, and test infrastructure, collaborating with RTL designers, verification engineers, and other software teams. This role emphasizes building maintainable, well-documented software and reusable components across the full development lifecycle, from architecture through

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling).
• 2+ years of programming using a modern language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience.

Responsibilities

• Software / hardware architecture and co-design.
• Bare metal C/C++ software development, testing, debug, and performance improvements.
• Test suite and infrastructure development.
• Developing software which can be maintained, improved upon, documented, tested, and reused.
• Close collaboration with RTL designers, design verification engineers, other software teams and customers.

Skills

Software development experience

Design/architecture experience

Java, C++, or C# programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Job description

Description

Annapurna Labs stands at the forefront of hardware/software co-design, leading innovation not just within Amazon Web Services (AWS) but across the entire industry. We design and build every component of our hardware and software to create best-in-class machine learning products that accelerate customer workloads through industry leading hardware using our custom silicon solutions. If you're passionate about building the highest-performing, hardware-accelerated Machine Learning systems and want to be part of the entire journey from pre- through post-silicon development, Annapurna Labs offers an exceptional career opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of AI acceleration.

Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you'll collaborate closely with our architecture and design teams to co-develop the firmware and custom hardware that enables machine learning within our accelerator chips. Our mission is ambitious: to democratize access to industry-leading ML infrastructure and make deep learning capabilities accessible to everyday software developers. From the ground up, you'll help build the foundation that makes this vision possible.

the Annapurna Labs team operates with the agility and culture of a startup, but with the full weight of Amazon behind us and we invite you visit the link below for a glimpse inside our labs to see exactly the incredible technology and people you will work with at Annapurna Labs!

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/take-a-look-inside-the-lab-where-aws-makes-custom-chips

This is a fast-paced, challenging position, where you'll work with thought-leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve our products' performance, quality, and cost. We're searching for individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today and change an industry.

No prior ML knowledge is required for this role and you will learn about the inner workings of ML and our custom ML accelerators as part of your onboarding.

Key job responsibilities

• Software / hardware architecture and co-design
• Bare metal C/C++ software development, testing, debug, and performance improvements
• Test suite and infrastructure development
• Developing software which can be maintained, improved upon, documented, tested, and reused
• Close collaboration with RTL designers, design verification engineers, other software teams and customers

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 2+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience in computer architecture
• Experience writing firmware or bare metal software using C/C++

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Cupertino - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Company

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.

Job ID: A10409017